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4 August, 2005 = for Milford Fair! How's that for an important-sounding headline that hints at big things? Big things that usually end up as an overstatement when we dig deep. In this world of ur- gency and noise, full of sound bites and endless bits of n- formation, it's hard to get anyone's interest for more than a few seconds. Headline writers have learned to do it by drafting headlines that shout for attention. Of course, the best way to 'shout' is to add an exclamation mark! And the headline doesn't have to be all that accurate -- so long as it hints at controversy and at something which will have a big impact on the reader. So I got to thinking about what the Milford Fair press release would look like if it were dressed up for a tabloid version of the Mirror. It might go something like this: Canadian Labour Movement Forces Change in Milford Fair Date! How's that for a shocking headline? But it's true . . . sort of The reason, of course, is Labour Day. Some historians trace its start to a march and demonstra- tion organized in 1872 by the Toronto Trades Assembly -- and, in time, leading to the statutory holiday. The date of which, of course, shifts as the calendar shifts. Hence the Milford Fair won't be held on the same day of September as last year. Can you imagine? How's that for a change! Actually, we always do hold it at the same time -- the week after the Picton Fair, which is the week after Labour Day. That makes Milford Fair day September 17 this year. Fair Board President Denies Rumour about Elephant! How do rumours get started? Well, this is one way. Just make them up out of whole cloth. Up until now there haven't been any rumours linking the Milford Fair and elephants. The next thing you'll hear is that the Fair Board President denies denying the rumour. But we all Continued on page 2 bsite: www.smmirror.ca Changes Planned [4th Annual Classic ~ VOLUME XIX, Number 8 | Country Jamboree "Shirt Tail Cuzins" are pleased to present again this year our Jamboree. It will be held a little later than usual, Sunday, September 25th in the afternoon. Hopefully, by then, the weather will be more accommodating! We've de- cided to move back to THE SHED - more room - no stairs - great atmosphere. There will be many of the regular favourites along with talented "new comers". In other words, county folk who have mustered up the courage to perform before a pay- ing audience instead of out on the back porch. We are going to have a special tribute to the memory of Dale Coglan who generously donated his time and talent to pre- vious Jamborees. A half hour of Hank Williams tunes and the 50/50 draw will go to his favourite charity "Big Broth- ers". If anyone is interested in giving us a hand before, during or after the show (no clapping please), your help would be greatly appreciated and you could see the show for free. The tickets ill be $10.00 again this year and will go on sale mid August probably at Hick's and Scott's Stores as well as from any of the "cuzins". Continued on page 2 Inside this Issue. ® With Apologies to Vicki's Veggies 5 ® Anonymity 7 ® Druella Acantha Malvina 11 ® Living Water 13 ® Life in the Past 18 ® The Last Word 20